Deontology
Guidelines of my practice
The rules I follow
To me, ethics is the backbone that holds all the dimensions of existence. I have therefore adopted the following ethical principles:
My practice is centered on well-being and has no medical purposes.
My practice is centered on well-being and has no medical purposes.
I am not a doctor nor a psychologist. I am fully aware of my limits and will redirect you to a medical specialist if I am confronted with a pathology or situation beyond my skillset.
My practice is centered on well-being and has no medical purposes.
I am not a doctor nor a psychologist. I am fully aware of my limits and will redirect you to a medical specialist if I am confronted with a pathology or situation beyond my skillset.
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I do not wish for any sexual ambiguity in my work.
I am fully aware that the sensuality of my massage may be, for some people, the occasion of a certain arousal : the body has its own reactions and it is a part of my job to accept those manifestations with kindness and without judgment. But it should never be a pretext to exceed the limits of what was planned, agreed and permitted. Therefore, to make things perfectly clear, do not have any expectation nor any hope of masturbatory “happy ending” or sexual intercourse with me.
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I practice in a spirit of joyous kindness and equanimity.
Because massotherapy abolishes the frontiers between self and others, it is the occasion to experiment our universal parenthood. Therefore, I make no discrimination between origins, age or sexuality. Every person is entilted to receive the benefits of my love and energy.
Guidelines of our meeting
What We Mutually Commit To
Establishing common rules is of paramount importance to avoid misunderstandings and disappointments.
In our society, where we are often driven to react rather than encouraged to reflect, the loss of common ground allows doubts to flourish, leading to confusion, agitation and dissatisfaction.
Therefore, I believe essential to clarify the following points. These will seem obvious to most of you.
These rules bind me just as much as you commit to respecting them when you make an appointment.
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Demonstrate Courtesy and Decency.
The quality of social interactions is merely the result of the energy we invest in them. Showing politeness and kindness always transforms how we perceive others, who will respond far more favourably than if approached with harshness and aggression.
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Be Punctual and Reliable.
I am not the only one to have noticed a regrettable shift in behaviour when it comes to appointments, which is why I have resolved to be particularly thorough on this point!
Organise yourself on the day of the appointment so as not to disrupt the other person. This implies arriving at the time we agreed upon when making the appointment. On my side, I adhere to a strict schedule, as generating and maintaining a state of calm and clarity requires attention and foresight. I cannot transmit this peaceful energy during the massage without the stability of an established framework.
Being reliable means being able to ensure your presence on the day of the appointment, which implies organising yourself accordingly. Provide sufficient notice in case of cancellation: I earn my living from the time I devote to my clients, and any hour cancelled at the last minute is lost forever, along with my means of subsistence.
PTherefore, cancellations must be made no later than two days before the appointment, which gives me time to offer the newly available slot to someone else. The session fee is due for cancellations made on the same day, especially those made at the last minute. Moreover, I reserve the right to refuse future appointments to anyone who cancels on a whim.
In conclusion, if you have no control over your time, please refrain from making an appointment with me! After all, there are massage parlours where services are available at the last minute.
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Maintain Personal Hygiene.
Excellent personal hygiene is essential in the context of a massage, both for the masseur and the client. I have a shower available; please feel free to use it if you feel the need to freshen up.
On my part, I use disposable examination sheets and disinfect the equipment I use between each session. Each towel used during a session is machine-washed after use.
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Do not try to involve the other in practices to which they do not consent
This concerns, on the one hand, nudity and the respect for others’ sensitivity. I never impose nudity, either yours or mine. Therefore, don’t hesitate to let me know if you feel uncomfortable. I can easily massage you while covering the part that concerns your modesty with a towel. Similarly, some people are so sensitive in certain areas of their bodies that they prefer not to be touched in those places. So, feel free to communicate any discomfort or sensitivity you may have.
Finally, on the other hand, I will not entertain any sexual propositions. It is therefore unnecessary to attempt anything in that direction. Not letting oneself be carried away, always respecting the other despite what one feels or thinks one feels, is also part of self-awareness and self-discovery, which are integral to the art of massage.